Coosa Backcountry Trail - Sat, Jun 8 2013

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Coosa Backcountry Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 8 2013 8:00 am >> Sat, Jun 8 2013 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jun 2 2013 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 7 2013 1:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12.9 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jimmy
Clay White

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a classic trail located in the Blood Mountain Wilderness. Beginning from Vogel State Park near Blairsville, we will follow this loop trail in a counterclockwise direction. The trail is considered strenuous, totaling 12.9 miles in distance and 3500 feet in elevation gain. Therefore, you should be an experienced hiker and in good physical condition to attempt this hike. If you are looking for a great workout, this is the hike for you.

We will stop for a fun group dinner following the hike. If you cannot stay for dinner, please carpool with others who cannot stay for dinner, or plan to bring your own car.

If you are not an experienced hiker, or do not have previous D4 and D5 experience, this hike will be too strenuous for you. The TLs on this hike will contact hikers who do not have recent D4 and D5 experience, and reserve the right to remove any person from the list. This is for the safety of the individual hiker and to ensure the entire group can maintain an appropriate pace.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration
Trail Snacks and lunch
Good hiking shoes/boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles
camera
Change of clothes/socks/shoes for ride home

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be provided at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Please reimburse your driver for the parking fee.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

$5.00 per car to park.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.